Can you recommend a good RenFaire in the New England Area for a first timer?

Of course. The biggest and most elaborate one, that would give any first timer a good glimpse of RenFaire life, is King Richard's Faire, in Carver, MA. It is set up as a village, in wooded area, with many vendors, fascinating food, and some real fun entertainment.

There is also a fair held in Hebron CT: www.ctfaire.comLiving in NC, I've attended the fair in Charlotte for the past three years. Someday I might have enough confidence to go costumed and take part in the role playing, but for now I am an active observer of the revelry! I am glad to hear there are so many festivals in other states. Keep a good thing going!

Hi Jesstuss. I always have a good time at KRF, but it's so pricey and tourist-trapey. Still, I can't wait for the warm weather and a chance to go out there again. Is it wrong of me to enjoy both Renn Faires and the SCA?

Ive been to King Richards Faire in Carver and it is just beautiful, friendly people, lovely vendors, just good in every way; excpecially the jousting. A few of my friends have worked there and they say it was such a good experience. Im such a geek when it comes to ReinFaires so I would love to go to the ones you guys are suggesting.